Story Literary Elements Some basics that every good story must have ….

The time and place of the story is the setting

People Animals Or Creatures Every story needs characters: the people (or animals, things, etc. presented as people) appearing in a literary work. People Animals Or Creatures

The protagonist is the main character around whom the plot evolves; not necessarily the “good guy”

The antagonist is the main character or force opposed to the principal character; not necessarily the “bad guy”

The point of view is the perspective of the story “I was framed! I just wanted to borrow a cup of sugar!” “That rotten wolf tried to eat us!!!!”

Great stories have a conflict External Conflicts and Internal Conflicts Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Society Man vs. Machine Man vs. Himself

What are some examples of suspense in novels you read? A hint about what will happen next is called foreshadowing. The feelings of curiosity or uncertainty about what is going to happen next is suspense. What are some examples of suspense in novels you read?

Toolbox Terms Figurative Language Simile- “She is as sweet as candy.” “You are like an ox.” Metaphor- “You are an Einstein.” Imagery- “The bug was slimy, green, scaly, and smelled like gym socks.” Personification- “The car screamed as it drove down the road.” Hyperbole- The alarm clock went off for a hundred hours. Onomatopoeia- Bang! Bam! Voom! Splish Splash!

Whether you’re the reader, or the writer, a great story includes all these literary elements! foreshadowing protagonist conflict climax characters setting antagonist point of view